Course summary

Economics and Finance with a Year in Industry If you're a logical and numerical thinker with a curiosity to explore connections between society and the business world, then this is the course for you. By combining Finance with Economics, you will boost your career prospects and gain a unique perspective on decision-making in the financial sector. This is your opportunity to gain the skills you need to make a difference in the world around you. Accountants and those in financial services are essential in any business. You will learn the detail-oriented world of accountancy and finance, and how people and groups make decisions in the context of a broader economic climate. Through theoretical and practical experience, you will learn key finance and accounting principles and acquire the skills to construct and use economic models. You take a year in industry following your second year of study, enabling you to apply your expertise in a work setting while earning a salary. You will graduate with the skills and confidence to become a qualified accountant or venture into other areas of the financial sector and valuable work experience on your CV. Your Future Our graduates look to make their mark on the organisations they join, whether they are large multinational companies or small local firms in Kent. Kent students make their ambitions known, working at companies like:

• eNett

• Deloitte

• Goldman Sachs

• Government Economic Service

• Institute for Economic Affairs

• Office for National Statistics

• PwC